What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Employee-Dept of Educational Leadership-Graduate Assistant position at Inside Higher Ed?
Requisition
202600224ST
Title
Graduate Employee-Dept of Educational Leadership-Graduate Assistant
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
Dept of Educational Leadership
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Hours Per Week
20
Hiring Rate
1667/ month
Preferred Student Classification
The graduate assistant plays a crucial role in advancing the program objectives and success of the Education Leadership doctoral program. The selected candidate will support the program faculty coordinator regarding student admissions, enrollment success, advising support, special program recruitment initiatives, online and campus event support, course schedule development, curricular initiatives, and student record, and information support.Qualifications
Nature & Purpose of Position:
07/01/2026
Position Number
8N9991-00
Contact Name & Title
Lisa Box
Contact Phone
936-294-1147
Contact Email
lab135@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #:
TEC 319
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
202600224ST
Title
Graduate Employee-Dept of Educational Leadership-Graduate Assistant
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
Dept of Educational Leadership
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Hours Per Week
20
Hiring Rate
1667/ month
Preferred Student Classification
The graduate assistant plays a crucial role in advancing the program objectives and success of the Education Leadership doctoral program. The selected candidate will support the program faculty coordinator regarding student admissions, enrollment success, advising support, special program recruitment initiatives, online and campus event support, course schedule development, curricular initiatives, and student record, and information support.Qualifications
- Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
- Proficiency in assisting the faculty program coordinator
- Bachelors or masters degree
Nature & Purpose of Position:
- Assist the coordinator in program enrollment support
- Support program faculty in research and related service efforts
- Support program social media and promotion efforts
- Maintain professional communication in person, via email, and phone
- Support recruitment initiatives
- Support addressing potential student program inquiries
- Address enrolled student queries regarding coursework
- Support department program events
- Assist with online program support
- Engage in student record retrieval
- Prompt work attendance and availability
- Undertake additional responsibilities as required
- Some in-state travel may be required
07/01/2026
Position Number
8N9991-00
Contact Name & Title
Lisa Box
Contact Phone
936-294-1147
Contact Email
lab135@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #:
TEC 319
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
- 51.215.